Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula has met with a delegation from the Kosovo Women’s Network (KWN), led by Nermin Mahmuti, Chair of the KWN Board, Ekonomia Online reports.
The KWN representatives congratulated the President on assuming office and expressed their willingness to cooperate in protecting and advancing women’s rights.
“The meeting focused on concrete measures needed to prevent violence against women and femicides. KWN representatives proposed including femicide as a specific offence in the Criminal Code, strengthening victim protection mechanisms, promoting women’s economic empowerment, and increasing funding for social workers and specialised services dedicated to protecting women,” the Presidency said in a statement.
According to the statement, President Shiroka-Pula recognised the importance of the work carried out by KWN and civil society organisations in addressing violence against women.
“She expressed her readiness to support their efforts, emphasising the need for concrete action, institutional coordination and sustained commitment to ensuring the safety and rights of women,” the statement added.
